Monthly Archives: October 2018

Well done to all our students who took part in the Summer Stars reading program in conjunction with Leabharlann Phobail na Rosann this year.

We were very happy to hear back in May that we had been awarded our fifth Green Flag after a busy two years learning all about biodiversity and the environment. Ms O Donnell accompanied by Eve, Dylan and Ruby went to the presentation ceremony in Letterkenny to receive our flag from the Green Schools team and meeting Frank Mc Glynn, Donegal senior footballer, made it even more special.

As part of our research and learning about Biodiversity we had another visit from Dale Treadwell. We spent the day learning about our native flora and fauna and Dale planted wildflowers and two trees in our school yard.

The Parents Association helped us all get into holiday mode with a lovely afternoon of fun and games back in June. The day started with our end of year mass with Fr Pat. After mass we made a presentation to the family of our caretaker and cleaner, Patsy and Mary who retired after 15 years of dedicated service to everyone here at Scoil Mhuire. We had hoped to have them both with us on the day to raise our latest green flag but unfortunately they were unable to attend but Fr. Pat stepped into the breach and performed the task very well.

The arrival of  ‘The Happy Camper’ caused great excitement, among children and adults alike and it wasn’t long before the queue for pancakes was as long as the snake painted in the school yard.

The parents association had lots of different activities lined up to keep everybody entertained. We had face painting, Karaoke, novelty races, fairground games and lots of cheeky children took delight in the chance to ‘Sponge the Teachers’.  While many people spent the afternoon using loads of energy getting involved in the different events and games others just took the chance to enjoy each others company while soaking up the summer sunshine.

It was also the a memorable day for another reason as we had the inaugural recital by the Scoil Mhuire Marching Band. Ms O Donnell worked with the junior children and they put on a fine display of marching and music much to the delight of everyone.